Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MSL975017, 'Perform laboratory-based ecological techniques'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Perform laboratory-based ecological techniques' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Process specimens and documentation | 1.1 | Check specimens and request forms for labelling and documentation before acceptance |
1.2 | Log specimens, applying required document tracking mechanisms | ||
1.3 | Dispatch specimens to referral laboratories as required | ||
1.4 | Store specimens appropriately until required for testing | ||
2 | Participate in the identification and classification of species | 2.1 | Record macroscopic and/or microscopic details of specimens to assist in their identification and classification |
2.2 | Use taxonomic keys to assist in the identification and classification of species | ||
2.3 | Perform laboratory analyses that can assist in identification and classification of species | ||
2.4 | Preserve specimens for future reference | ||
2.5 | Label preserved specimens for storage and reliable retrieval from collections | ||
3 | Maintain viability and integrity of specimens during experimentation | 3.1 | Provide nutrients and environments to maintain viability of individual specimens and organisms being cultured or propagated |
3.2 | Perform procedures and analyses to monitor the experimental environment | ||
3.3 | Perform procedures and analyses to monitor the physiology of organisms in the experimental environment | ||
3.4 | Adjust nutrient requirements and environmental conditions as indicated by monitoring data | ||
3.5 | Report to supervisors data and phenomena that may risk viability of individual specimens or cultures | ||
3.6 | Report to supervisors data and phenomena that are incompatible with the experimental design parameters | ||
4 | Integrate laboratory and field data | 4.1 | Locate field data relevant to the study or experiment |
4.2 | Ensure that field and laboratory data codes are matched for tracking, reporting and chain of custody requirements | ||
4.3 | Log field and laboratory data into information systems | ||
4.4 | Assist with writing reports of experiments and related field studies | ||
5 | Maintain a safe work environment | 5.1 | Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel |
5.2 | Minimise the generation of waste and environmental impacts | ||
5.3 | Ensure the safe collection of laboratory and hazardous waste for subsequent disposal | ||
5.4 | Care for and store equipment and reagents as required | ||